Passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Monday, December 15, 2008. Age 84.\r\nSurvived by three children Robert (Karen) Anderson Jr, of Cedar Rapids, IA, Mark (Janice) Anderson of New Lenox, and Patricia Berson of Joliet. Seven grandchildren Brian (Jenn) and Michelle Anderson, Mark (Sarah), Michael and Megan Anderson, Christine (Thomas) Mundle and Gary Berson. Two great-grandchildren Ethan and Ashlyn Anderson. A brother LeRoy Anderson and a sister-in-law Adele Anderson. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.\r\nPreceded in death by his wife of 47 years Margaret Anderson, his parents Lawrence and Clara (nee Koerner) Anderson, two sisters Lillian Adams and Lucille (John) Dehm, four brothers Arthur (Alice), Lawrence (Pearl), Ralph (Irene) and Richard Anderson; sister-in-law Agnes Anderson.\r\nVeteran of the U.S. Army. Retired as a sergeant from the City of Joliet Police Department after 27 years, and as head of security from Joliet Central High School after 12 years. Member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Assistant Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 239, Past Commander of the Harwood Post #5 American Legion, Cantigny Post 367 VFW, Joliet Police Pensioners where he served as president and served on the Joliet Police Pension Board.